Rana Sanaullah warns PTI marchers against Islamabad entry, offers talks if terms met
Pakistani government official Rana Sanaullah has warned that the PTI's long march will be blocked from entering Islamabad due to unresolved disputes over counterterrorism cooperation. Negotiations between the government and the opposition party have stalled, leading to increased political tension.
Why it matters
The standoff highlights the ongoing political instability in Pakistan and the friction between federal authorities and provincial governments regarding security policy.
Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah warned Sunday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) long march would not be allowed to enter Islamabad.
The warning came as government-opposition talks ended without an agreement, with the government and PTI remaining divided over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's refusal to assure cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
"The long march will not be allowed to enter the limits of Islamabad," Sanaullah said, adding that any attempt to create disorder would be stopped using the force of law.
Speaking after PTI announced its long march towards Islamabad, Sanaullah said the government had amended the draft agreement two or three times, but the provincial government was still unwilling to play its role in counterterrorism operations and cooperate with the federal government's policy.
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